Women's self-defence course
Date: August 5, 6.30am – 7.30am
Cost: £5
Location: The Abbotshall Road Healthy Lifestyle Centre, SE6 1SQ
About: A course teaching you all the techniques you need to feel safe and confident on the street. Open for women and girls aged 13 and above.
Link: For bookings call 020 8698 6637 or visit here.
Stop smoking drop-in
Date: August 3, noon – 2pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Lewisham Library,SE13 6LG
About: Want to quit smoking but do not know how? Come to this free drop-in service where you can get all the support and help for you to stop smoking for good.
Link: For more information visit here.
Dinerama
Date: Every Thursday to Sunday until September, noon - 12am
Cost: FREE before 7pm and £3 after.
Location: Dinerama, EC2A 3EJ
About: A day full of summer vibes where you get to enjoy some tasty street food, BBQ, and have some drinks. Make sure to have cash on you for food. Pets are allowed.
Link: For more information visit this page.
In your hands
Date: August 8- 18 - 10.30am-4.30pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Standpoint Studios, N1 6HD
About: A three-week course where you will learn way to become crafty and creative. Activities include working with ceramics, textiles and natural dyes. Open for those aged between 8 and 14 years old.
Link: For more information call Beatrice Bless on 079 4847 9430 or visit here.
Victoria Park day
Date: August 6, 11am-4pm.
Cost: FREE
Location: Lido Field, E3 5TB
About: A day full of fun activities for the whole family. Activities include donkey riding, train, and water games.
Link: For more info click here.
Pilates in the park
Date: Every Friday, 11.30am-12.30pm.
Cost: £8
Location: Victoria Park, E3 5TB
Link: More info can be found here
Free swimming lessons for kids
Date: Until September 4, 1pm-6pm
Cost: FREE but parents have to pay £2 sign-up fee.
Location: Purley, New Addington, Thornton Heath, South Norwood and Waddon Leisure Centres.
Link: For more information click here.